Apprenticeships

Due to continued success and expansion of our online business ( Northern Ireland’s largest digital printer, Northside Graphics Limited is looking to appoint several Trainee/Apprentices to join our production team. We are looking for 16–24-year-olds with a proactive, dedicated and hardworking approach combined with the right attitude.

There are opportunities for Apprentices in ALL areas of our business including Sales, Pre-press & Design, Printing, Finishing and Large Format Production.

Full training is provided onsite and GQA Qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 4 in Printing will be delivered in the workplace over 3 years as part of our training scheme.

Commencement: ASAP

Location: Belfast

• Produce digital print work to exact specifications, client deadlines and the company’s high standards of quality.
• Carry out work according to Northside procedures and using in-house computerised administration and workflow systems.
• Flexibility is essential to meet client’s needs
• Maintain correct documentation.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Undertake all training and development activities as is required.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and build good internal and external customer relationships.
• Identify and act on improvement suggestions.
• Implement and maintain best practice in communication at all times with all colleagues.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with the company’s strive for continuous improvement.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required commensurate with your position.
• Ensure that all work carried out is in line with the company’s strive for continuous improvement
• Career advancement opportunities may exist to the right candidate

Essential Criteria
Qualifications – Level One requirements for this position.

Desirable – Minimum of GCSE at “C” grade or above in Mathematics and English Language or equivalent

Skills:
An Apprentice is expected to bring with them the following skills and a willingness to develop them further:
Good Communication Skills- Building good relationships is fundamental to the delivery of our services.
Organisational Skills- The ability to manage your own workload and to work to team and project deadlines.
Teamwork and Cooperation- The ability to be flexible, co-operative and willing to work extra hours as required to meet customer requirements